Xbolt Speed 300 WSM Elk Round?

[BCD]

Any suggestions for elk bullets for a Hells Canyon 300 WSM?

Thanks!

 

[gledeasy]

Mine isn't an x-bolt rifle, but I have a 300 wsm (1/10 twist) that's been deadly with elk using 180gr Nosler Accubonds. Harvests from 10-500 yards with no tracking jobs needed.

 

[TomAZ]

I’ve had great results with 180 grain Barnes TSX. I have been wanting to try to 165 TSX.


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[ericF]

Another vote for the Barnes 165gr TTSX. I normally reload the 168gr TTSX, but picked up a couple boxes of the 165gr last year when they were on clearance and they shot as good as my handloads. In case you don't know, Barnes also recommends loading down in their bullets and thus the 165gr instead of the more typical 180gr that you would normally find in a 30 caliber magnum.

 

[BCD]

Can you comment on why I would load down? I like the idea of the 180 grain .

Thanks!

 

[BCD]

Another vote for the Barnes 165gr TTSX. I normally reload the 168gr TTSX, but picked up a couple boxes of the 165gr last year when they were on clearance and they shot as good as my handloads. In case you don't know, Barnes also recommends loading down in their bullets and thus the 165gr instead of the more typical 180gr that you would normally find in a 30 caliber magnum.

Can you comment on why I would load down? I like the idea of the heavier 180 gr bullet.

 

[TomAZ]

Can you comment on why I would load down? I like the idea of the 180 grain .

Thanks!

Just because you can get more velocity. And lighter solid copper bullets tend to penetrate better than lead core bullets of the same weight. Meaning you can get flatter trajectory without sacrificing penetration and performance on game.


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[ericF]

TomAz pretty much nailed it. You can see Barnes generic answer below, but the big thing is the extra velocity that will help ensure a monolithic bullet opens up farther out. You definitely don't have to worry about penetration with copper bullets as they are widely known to penetrate farther than most other bullets, but you do need to ensure that they have enough velocity to push open the copper petals.

https://www.barnesbullets.com/faq/
"Because TSX Bullets retain nearly 100 percent of their original weight and penetrate so deeply, many shooters select a lighter-weight X-Bullet or TSX in place of a heavier conventional bullet. The lighter TSX Bullet delivers higher velocities and a flatter trajectory, and outperforms heavier bullets of conventional design. It also produces less recoil. "

 

[Flatgo]

i've had great luck with barnes 168 tsx and 180 ttsx bullets in my 300wsm. i've just switched to 175 federal edge tlr i'll be interested to see how they do on game, but they look like a bomb proof bullet with a better bc.

 

[BCD]

Great info guys. Thank you! Anyone try the 185 grain Berger?

 

[zpooch]

I shoot the 165gr Federal Trophy Bonded Tip in my Tikka. Has worked great on all my elk and groups really well.

 

[wind gypsy]

My XBolt shoots great with 200 ELDx and 180 Accubonds. It shot 185 Classic hunters well too but I preferred the other two choices for elk.

It didnt like anything i worked up with barnes 168 TTSX.

 

[BCD]

My XBolt shoots great with 200 ELDx and 180 Accubonds. It shot 185 Classic hunters well too but I preferred the other two choices for elk.

It didnt like anything i worked up with barnes 168 TTSX.

Which accubond?

 

[mtmuley]

In the WSM, 180 Accubond and kill stuff. mtmuley

 

[Wrench]

From a guy who's killed a bunch of elk with bullets from 100 gr through 400.....just pick the most accurate in your rifle that should work at the ranges you want.

It's really hard to bash on bullets today...so don't sweat the brand. I'd find one that shoots and spend my load development bucks on shooting rocks and chucks to get the feel for it.

 

[ShortMountain91]

Got the same rifle recently and want to work up a load with the 180 accubonds. Haven't had any time to work on it yet though. Anyone get any good results out factory ammo with HC speed 300 wsm? I got a couple boxes of cheap stuff for brass but want to find some factory it likes for backup

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[Wrench]

It's rare that a 300WSM 180ab won't shoot with rl17. 7828, rl26, 4831, 4350....they all will work. 26 and 7828 tend to push the speeds, but 17 is the old reliable.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I've used the 180 gr tsx out of the 300 wsm on several elk. It's good elk medicine and accurate.

 

[BCD]

In the WSM, 180 Accubond and kill stuff. mtmuley

Is there a specific brand for factory ammo that you would look at?

 

[mtmuley]

Is there a specific brand for factory ammo that you would look at?

I don't shoot factory ammo, but I'm betting Nosler loads the Accubond. Choice Ammo is a semi custom manufacturer near me and I'm pretty sure they load it as well. mtmuley